Wordless Wednesday - New Hot Male!

This guy came to Baba's and is already got his nose to the business of mating. It took him all of five minutes after his arrival before he was down to business. We're hoping come spring we'll have babies.

Attention Young Female Writers!

Do you have any young female writers in the family? Ages 13 - 18, or 19 - 22? Here is a literary contest they won't want to miss out on. Both age categories are offered to win a $100 cash or an e-reader! Plus a month long mentoring with celebrated author Stephanie Dray- author of Lily of the Nile! How fabulous is that?! Entries must be submitted by March 1, 2011. Limited in length to 2,000 words and centered around themes supported by Ms. Dray's book Lily of the Nile featuring Selene Cleopatra VII of Egypt!

You can find all the information here on Stephanie Dray's blog. Submissions can be emailed to cleopatracontest@gmail.com and may be in the form of essays, poems, short stories, and excerpts from novels and novellas! This is really an exciting opportunity for all young women and is open world wide! So have your young writers get their entry in!

If only I was a bit younger, I might enter myself. Hehe.

Celebrate Christmas With Pier 1

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have been a Pier 1 fan since they first opened(shush, don't tell my age). Ok, yes I was a Hippie 60's child. But how can you not love the international flavor and fabulous finds at Pier 1?! There is no better time to shop Pier 1 than during the holidays! You'll find fabulous decor items to add that sparkle to your home for the holidays. I especially love this Red & White Swirls Bottle Stopper! Adding that festive touch when you serve wine with your Christmas dinner. The Maribeth Dinnerware is a wonderful choice for your table this season and is on sale! Originally $5 - $6, now just $3.74 - $4.50 ea. piece! Then add the Red Etched Dots Stemware for the perfect table setting on sale Originally $6. ea. now just $4.80 ea.!

Looking for a Wreath to greet your guests at the front door? Look no further than this Amaryllis and Pine Wreath. Beauty for the home for only $39.95! Such a gorgeous way to welcome friends and family home for the holidays. This ornament would look lovely on my tree! It’s the Gold Wire Ornament-Gilded Forest for that added sparkle at just $6.95 it’s lovely! Pick up a couple Jingle Bell Sticks for family caroling time. I love these at only $4.00 what a fun idea to make your Christmas time cheery and entertaining.

 

We mustn’t forget all the fantastic holiday gifts that are available at Pier 1 for your family and friends! Pier 1 carries everything from jewelry to Furniture and everything in between! Now if you want to do some shopping for a gift for Baba(me) then I suggest the following: The La-Tee-Da! Amber Whirly Effusion Fragrance Lamp; luscious at $47.95! Bronze Popcorn Throw for cozy comfort just $39.95! Oh My The Ashworth King size Bed $999.95! I’ve always wanted one of these! A Girl can dream can’t she? These items are all me with a decorating style of comfort infused luxury in an Old South/Early American style.

All during the months of November and December Pier 1 is supporting Toys For Tots! You can drop off any unwrapped toy or make a cash donation at the register while you’re shopping Pier 1 for you Holidays. And for each person that likes Pier 1 on Facebook they will donate $1 to Toys For Tots! When you give to a child at Christmas it makes your Holidays all that much more enjoyable. Keep up on all Pier 1 news and bargains on Facebook and Twitter. You'll love Pier 1 as much as I do!

Ojolie E-Cards For Christmas!

Hopefully by now you are aware of how much I love Ojolie E-Cards! I have talked about them enough. Ojolie's newest E-Cards for Christmas are beautifully designed and the music is wonderful to listen to. Your family and friends are going to love receiving e-cards from Ojolie. Take a look at this gorgeous Christmas card titled Midnight Mass with a wonderful rendition of Amazing Grace!  Then send it off to your family and friends for Christmas.   And Ojolie has added the Paper Star card for Christmas as well with a paper craft animation of making these paper stars for your Christmas decoration.  Amazing!  Of course there are several more to chose from and Ojole is always adding new cards so watch for some other news about Ojolie in the furture.

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

Ending Tonight!

Don't miss your chance at these great giveaways ending tonight Midnight, MST.

EZ Sox 12/7

Baby Bond Nursing Cover 12/7

Winners!

Congratulations to the Following Winners!

Aqua Notes winner is ...

laura! Winner has been notified via email. Confirmed.

Winner of the Wind 'n Go Emergency Tool is....

Leah Walker!  Winner has been notified via email.  Confirmed.

Baba’s Christmas Bonanza-Cooking Around The Calendar With Kids! Giveaway!

Teaching kids to cook is an amazing experience for parents and teachers alike.  If your child’s classroom is anything like ours you have a yearly cooking project where the kids are required to cook something or bake something to share with the class.  Usually during a Holiday, or perhaps your little ones just like to help you in the kitchen during the holidays.  A wonderful book to help you in this process or give you and your child some terrific ideas is Cooking Around The Calendar With Kids by Amy Houts through Images Unlimited Publishing.

Images Unlimited was kind enough to send me a copy of Cooking Around the Calendar with Kids for review and I was really impressed with all the wonderful recipes included with this wonderful book!  Along with basic tips like table manners, food safety, following directions, working with others, where food comes from, and seasonal and holiday dishes to prepare.  You and your children will enjoy having Cooking Around the Calendar with Kids in your arsenal for the recipes alone.  Every Holiday is covered in this book and I highly recommend it for parents and teachers, camp groups, school groups, and church groups.

There are even some simple recipes that toddler can help to make.  Like teaching them to make Honey butter, or Banana Pudding.  They’ll have fun stirring up the mix.  Moyra and Amelie love to help in the kitchen so this is fabulous and I’m excited to share these new learning tools with them.  In the photo they are helping to make Halloween Cookies.

Win It!  The generously people at Images Unlimited Publishing are giving one of my readers their own copy of Cooking Around The Calendar With Kids!  To enter: (required) Visit Images Unlimited Publishing and tell me another great book you would like to have.  Be sure to include a valid email address in your comment or have it readily available in your profile so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

Extra Entries:  You may do any or all of the following for extra entries; It’s Up To You.

Follow Baba's Farm Life via GFC, Networked Blogs, Blog Frog, Facebook (1 entry each method)

Subscribe via email or reader

Grab my button (2 entries)

Post about this giveaway on your blog / facebook with a link back here. Leave the link in your comment so I can see your post.(5 Entries) per method.

5 Extra entries for those who grabbed my Christmas Bonanza button early.

Digg, Stumble, Kirtsy this post. (one entry per method)

Review Baba's Farm Life on Alexa (5 entries)

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway.( you may tweet once per day) “Win Cooking Around The Calendar With Kids by Amy Houts @http://lnk.gd/d79 @Babasfarmlife”

Entries close Midnight MST December 20, 2010.  The winner will be selected using Random.org and notified via email and posted here on Baba’s  Farm Life on December 21, 2010.  The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

Baba’s Christmas Bonanza-Penny Stones-A Penny For Your Thoughts Giveaway!

Gift the gift of conversation this Christmas to your family and friends.  Have you ever had a party flop because no one was speaking to anyone?  Penny Stones are there to break the ice and make party time, family time, even slumber parties a fun time had by all.  What are Penny Stones you ask?  Penny Stones are a bag of glass stones, each having an idea or question on them that your party members or family members can answer.  There a great way to get to know more about the people around you.

Each set of Penny Stones contain 21 conversation starters to be answered by one person or everyone in the group – you decide.  The bag also contains one penny for your thoughts all in a lovely ribbon trimmed clear bag for storing.  They’ll be a hit with everyone at your party or family gathering.  Tammy Gentry, Owner of CMD Gifts, the makers of Penny Stones was kind enough to send me an Original Set of Penny Stones.  I fell in love with them right away.


Tammy Gentry a Stay at Home mom of 3 Started the company, and I’m all for supporting moms at home!  I love how they dress up the dinner table!  Pretty glass stones at each place setting or just spread around the table or as a center piece.

• "superpower you’d like to have"
  
• "best trait of person on your left"
  
• "favorite summer memory"

Conversations at our dinner table with the teens and toddlers has always been pretty easy because we do things like this.  Asking question from each person.  We’ve all had loads of fun finding out each other’s answers.  It really helps to get to know the teens who often tend to be moody and quiet at times.  So we highly advocate the use of these wonderful Penny Stones!

Penny Stones come in Five different sets to fit your needs.  Each one containing 21 conversation starter stones.

The Original Edition: Perfect for family gatherings, road trips, dinner parties, business meetings, retreats, classrooms.

Love & Marriage Edition: Perfect for Bridal Showers, Anniversary Parties, and Couples.


New Parents Edition:  Perfect for Baby Showers, Expectant Parents, Adoptive Parents, New Grandparents.

Slumber Party Edition:  Perfect for Slumber Parties, Birthday Parties, Summer Camp, Team Building, and Girl Scouts.

Faith Based Edition: Perfect for Youth Groups, Family and Friends, Bible Studies, Camps, Retreats, and Fellowship Groups.

At only $15 per set it’s certainly money well spent to get your family members talking and communicating.  It’s also so much fun!  Penny Stones are made with recycled glass in Cleveland , Ohio by people with disabilities and are available in almost 500 gift stores nationwide and online at www.pennystones.com and www.amazon.com.

Win It!  Tammy Gentry of CMD Gifts is generously giving one of my readers their own set of Penny Stones!  Thank you Tammy!  To Enter:(requried) Tell me which set of Penny Stones would you love the most?  Be sure to include a valid email address in your comment or have it readily available in your profile so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

Extra Entries: You may do any or all of the following for extra entries; It’s Up To You.

Follow Baba's Farm Life via GFC, Networked Blogs, Blog Frog, Facebook (1 entry each method)

Subscribe via email or reader

Grab my button (2 entries)

Post about this giveaway on your blog / facebook with a link back here. Leave the link in your comment so I can see your post.(5 Entries) per method.

For those who grabbed the Christmas Bonanza button early(5 entries).

Digg, Stumble, Kirtsy this post. (one entry per method)

Review Baba's Farm Life on Alexa (5 entries)

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway.( you may tweet once per day) “Win Penny Stones-A Great Conversation Starter Anytime! @http://lnk.gd/d7a  @Babasfarmlife”

Entries close Midnight MST December 21, 2010.  The winner will be selected using Random.org and notified via email and posted here on Baba’s  Farm Life on December 22, 2010.  The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

Holiday Gift Hop Winner!

The Holiday Gift Hop was an amazing experience! I loved participating and now have some fantastic new blogging friends and twitter, facebook, and blogfrog pals. Thank you to all who participated in my giveaway. I really wish you all could win.. but alas that is not possible. So without any more chatter

The Holiday Gift Hop Winner for the $50 GC to Amazon or Walmart or PP deposit, Winner's Choice is......

Ericka T! Winner has been notified via email. Confirmed.

Winners!

Congratulations Go To The Following Winners:

Winner of the Baby Bunch Winter Bunch Bouquet is....

jennifer! Winner has been notified via email. Confirmed.

Winner #1 for My Cat's Christmas is....

Janelle!  Winner has been notified via email.  Confirmed.

Winner #2 for My Cat's Christmas is....

Geri Nyland!  Winner has been notified via email.  Confirmed.

Baba’s Christmas Bonanza Gift Guide- Organically Grown!

 

I was one of those who thought that buying 100% organic clothing was just too expensive.  That is until I found Organically Grown!  Organically grown offers clothing items for Him, Her, Baby, Toddler and home decor all made from 100% organic cotton grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers!  And it is oh so soft!  So you know only the most natural and finest is touching your baby’s gentle skin.

The great people at Organically Grown sent me the most darling of their newest line to review and baby river looks so cozy and comfy wearing the Penguins and Ruffles coverall in a size 9 mos.  It came on the cutest cotton covered hanger as does all the baby clothing items at Organically Grown.  I was amazed at the oh-so-softness of the fabric.  River liked wearing it too and had lots of room to move around in.  She looks so cute wearing it!  The little ruffles down the front opening, at the collar, and sleeves just add the right touch of girly girl look to the coverall.  Just look at her smiles!

What’s most amazing is the prices at Organically Grown.  You’ll find top quality boutique style designs at very reasonable pricing.  The three-piece organic bodysuit sets are the perfect holiday gift, at only $20!  There are also gown, hat, and blanket sets, and a delightful variety of outfit sets for boys and girls.    I love the prices at Organically Grown!  What wonderful gifts Organically Grown apparel and room decor would make for any baby or baby to be.  I know Mom’s will love this!  Thank you Organically grown for providing Organic clothing for infants at affordable prices for everyone.

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

Baba's Christmas Bonanza - Jesus My Son Mary’s Journal of Jesus Early Life by Mary Bailey Giveaway!

Mary Bailey first time author retired after spending several years doing analytical research put her skills into fitting the recorded pieces of scripture together with her real life experiences as a mother to provide insight into Jesus early life.  Mary takes us on a journey through the eyes of his mother Mary offering a look at the incidents of the birth written by Matthew and Luke and event that may have transpired in the 30 years between the miraculous birth of Jesus and the time he begins his ministry.

What were Mary’s hopes and dreams for her son, What did she pray for?  As the child Jesus, did he have birthday celebrations, get hair cuts, and cuts and scrapes like any child does learning to navigate the world around them?    This wonderful book gives every mother a look at what it may have been like to raise the son of God.  To nurture and care for him.  To give instructions and guidance.   To love and cherish and let go.
 
Mary Bailey was kind enough to send me a signed copy of her book and I am so thankful!  What a wondrous story to read!  This is a book every mother should read and want to give to her daughters when they’ve grown.   A perfect gift for any mother on your list this Christmas!  As a mother and grandmother herself, Mary Bailey certainly has combined her knowledge of motherhood with her historical research to give us this wonderful story of things as they may have occurred.  I highly recommend picking up a copy!  Available at Amazon $14.99 and Barnes & Noble $19.99

Win It!  Mary Bailey is graciously giving one of my readers their own copy of Jesus My Son Mary’s Journal of Jesus Early Life!  Thank you Mary!  To Enter:(required) Just tell me one question you have wondered about Jesus early life.  Be sure to include a valid email address in your comment or have it readily available in your profile so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

Extra Entries:  You may do any or all of the following for extra entries; It’s Up To You.

Follow Baba's Farm Life via GFC, Networked Blogs, Blog Frog, Facebook (1 entry each method)

Subscribe via email or reader

Grab my button (2 entries)

Post about this giveaway on your blog / facebook with a link back here. Leave the link in your comment so I can see your post.(5 Entries) per method.

For those who grabbed the Christmas Bonanza button early (5 entries).

Digg, Stumble, Kirtsy this post. (one entry per method)

Review Baba's Farm Life on Alexa (5 entries)

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway.( you may tweet once per day) “Win Jesus My Son Mary’s Journal of Jesus Early Life by Mary Bailey! @http://lnk.gd/d06 @Babasfarmlife”

Entries close Midnight MST December 20 , 2010.  The winner will be selected using Random.org and notified via email and posted here on Baba’s  Farm Life on December 21 , 2010.  The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

Ending Tonight!

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Win $50 GC to Amazon or Walmart - Winner's Choice! Or if you prefer - $50 Paypal deposit! 

My Cat's Christmas 12/5

Baby Bunch Winter Bunch 12/5 

Baba’s Christmas Bonanza Gift Guide-1001 Picnic Baskets!

Looking for a special gift for a newly wed couple this Christmas, Or a Family Gift that they will use, Or how about a Gift for the Boss and his wife?  Look no further than 1001 Picnic Baskets.com.  1001 Picnic Baskets has the largest selection of Picnic Baskets, Wine Totes, and Cooler Totes that I’ve ever laid eyes on and all are quality specialty shop items you won’t find anywhere else.  Whether you’re looking to pick something up for two people or a large family or even the party crowd, you’ll find it here at 1001 Picnic Baskets.com.
Here’s just a few of the wonderful items I selected for you to ponder.

The Bahamas Sunset Wine Carrier:
Bahamas Collection Sunset wine carrier with glasses and accessories. Thermal shield insulation keeps wine at the perfect temperature. Adjustable shoulder strap and zipper closure. Holds two bottles with glasses removed. Made of woven fiber and 600D polycanvas.  Perfect for the newlywed couple or the wine connoisseur on your Christmas list.

The Avalanche:
Bring your picnic anywhere with the Avalanche picnic cooler on wheels. This unique and innovative design is another Picnic Time, Inc. original. The Avalanche features deluxe service for 4, a spacious 45-can capacity food and drink cooler section (blow-molded plastic), and ThermoGuard insulation. Made of durable nylon doby, it also has a built-in trolley with 2-inch easy-glide (in-line style) wheels and a telescoping handle. Great for families who love to picnic! No picnic is out of reach with the Avalanche.  So much better than hauling around a huge cooler and then another bag with food and supplies.  With the Avalanche it’s all in one tote on wheels!  Love this!  They have several totes to chose from.

The Picnic Backpack For Four:
Aegean picnic backpack with service for four. Cooler compartment with waterproof thermal shield� insulated food section to keep food and drink at the perfect temperature. Made of cotton, denim, and faux leather.  Great for those family hikes, a day in the park or biking days!  A Picnic Backpack is a great idea!

Collapsible Insulated Basket:
Attractive collapsible basket constructed with a lightweight aluminum frame and handles. This basket is completely insulated with a zip closed lid. Designed as a dual purpose basket, the lid can be zipped off completely for use as an open market basket or carry-all. Has an olive nyling lining with convenient inside zip pocket. Designer cotton outer fabric with front patch pocket. Great for all outdoor events, trips to the market, general carry-all and storage. Collaspses flat for storage.   Actually I can think of lots of storage uses for this fabulous basket when you aren’t using it during picnic season.  Knitting, Sewing, Quilting, all those fun things we love to do in our spare time.

That is just a few of the fantastic selection they carry at 1001 Picnic Baskets.com.  Not sure which one the family will like or need?  1001 Picnic Baskets also has Gift Certificates you can give as a gift and let the family chose for themselves.   It seems that a picnic basket is something we all would love to have but just never get around to buying for ourselves so receiving one as a gift is fabulous!  Give the gift they’ll all love this Christmas.  Visit 1001 Picnic Baskets.com!

Disclosure: SP The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.